The Howth RLNI volunteers came to the rescue and saved a fisherman at sea who was in need of medical attention yesterday afternoon.

The coastguard received reports that a fishing trawler had a male casualty on board and they launched the rescue mission at 3.45pm.

The Howth RNLI all-weather lifeboat sped 20 miles north of Howth and located the trawler.

The Coast Guard helicopter was also on the scene.

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The fisherman was removed from the vessel by RNLI volunteers David Howard and Joss Walsh.

They decided it was necessary to take the casualty back to Howth to a waiting ambulance, which brought him to Beaumont hospital for treatment.

Weather was excellent at the time with hazy sunshine and good visibility.

The sea was also calm with little or no wind present, which made the rescue mission easier. Ian Sheridan, Howth RNLI Second Duty Coxswain said: "Weather conditions certainly helped in the success of this operation today.

"We were pleased that our volunteer lifeboat crew’s training allowed us to very quickly locate and board the casualty vessel and take the fisherman back to Howth Marina and to an awaiting ambulance."